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Bechhoefer Family History

Bechhoefer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Becherer, Becher, Schroeder, Kirchhofer, Schaefer, Bechler, Kelnhofer

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Where is the Bechhoefer family from?

You can see how Bechhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bechhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bechhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bechhoefer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bechhoefer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bechhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bechhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Bechhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bechhoefer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 130 immigration records available for the last name Bechhoefer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Bechhoefer. For the veterans among your Bechhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bechhoefer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bechhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bechhoefer in 1963 was 90, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bechhoefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bechhoefer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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